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Living in Chatham: Property Area Guide

Kent, South East · Population 77,000

House Prices in Chatham

£265,000

Average

£420,000

Detached

£290,000

Semi-Detached

£240,000

Terraced

£165,000

Flat

Based on recent Land Registry sold price data. Actual prices vary by street and condition.

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About Chatham

Chatham is the largest of the Medway Towns and offers some of Kent's most affordable property. The Historic Dockyard drives tourism. Universities at nearby Rochester and Chatham Maritime are boosting regeneration.

Lifestyle & Things to Do

The Historic Dockyard Chatham is a world-class heritage site. The Pentagon Centre provides shopping. Great Lines Heritage Park offers panoramic views of the Medway. The town has a growing creative community in the dockyard area.

Transport & Commuting

High-speed services reach London St Pancras in 45 minutes. The M2 connects to London and Canterbury. Medway bus network links the Medway Towns. Ebbsfleet International is 20 minutes by car.

Train to London

45m to London St Pancras

Nearest Motorway

M2, A2

Schools & Education

Top Schools

  • Rochester Grammar School (nearby)
  • The Howard School
  • Fort Pitt Grammar School

Universities

  • University for the Creative Arts (nearby)

Healthcare

Medway Maritime Hospital

Best Areas to Live in Chatham

Chatham Maritime

Walderslade

Luton Road

Property Buying Tips for Chatham

Chatham Maritime has modern waterside apartments. Luton area (Chatham) has the cheapest terraces. Walderslade offers family homes on the outskirts. Rochester next door has more character.

Local Authority

Council

Medway Council

Council Tax

£1,660 (Band D)

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